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Cockpit for the stars
Avionics for the follow-on to the space shuttle are based on systems used in commercial aircraft and adapted for space to help guide the pilots of NASA’s next-generation spacecraft–the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle.
Rugged computers required
Today’s warfighters demand greater processing power and reliability in a compact, rugged computing platform.
iRobis infuses robots with cognition
GOTHENBURG, Sweden–The digital battlefield of the future could be closer than we anticipated, as scientists continue to make headway in the design and development of autonomous robots.
Army National Guard unit trains with FCS micro unmanned vehicle
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–Members of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard are the first warfighters to train with a gasoline-powered, micro air vehicle (gMAV) prior to their deployment to Iraq this month.
Eurotech and Parvus design wrist-worn computer and display in one package
SAN DIEGO, Calif.–Engineers at Eurotech in Amaro, Italy, and Parvus Corp. in Salt Lake City combined a wearable display and wearable computer into the rugged, wrist-worn Zypad WR 1100 that eventually could replace laptop computers in the field, says Roberto Turchi, marketing manager for wearable and mobile computers at Eurotech.
Next-generation avionics highlight Avionics 2009 conference and exhibition in Europe
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands–Next-generation air traffic management and avionics modernization for military systems will highlight the Avionics 2009 conference and exhibition March 11 and 12 at the Air Passenger terminal in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
U.S. military set to reduce spending on aircraft procurement and research
ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is expected to reduce spending for aircraft procurement, research, and development over the next decade from $56 billion this year to $42 billion in 2019, say defense industry analysts who are members of the Government Electronics Industry Association (GEIA) segment of the Information Technology Association of America in Arlington, Va.
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In Brief
Boeing officials in St. Louis linked a live aircraft with a simulator to improve training.
Boeing Airborne Laser team fires high-energy laser through beam control system
VMEbus Switched Serial (VXS) embedded computer technology continues to see niche applications for small, space-constrained military and aerospace electronics uses–such as deployed image processing and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); but, at the same time, VXS is seeing its growth potential being eclipsed by its more capable cousin known as VPX.
Electro-optics Brief
The Star SAFIRE III from FLIR Systems Inc. in Portland, Ore., provided simultaneous radar and electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) digital video as part of Northrop Grumman Corp.’s latest MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) demonstration.
U.S. Air Force accepts first Lockheed Martin SBIRS HEO system for operations
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-The U.S Air Force accepted into operations the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and ground system, built by a team at Lockheed Martin Corp. in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Expected drop in price of polysilicon to give short-term boost to photovoltaic market
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–Global supplies of polysilicon–a primary building block of photovoltaic cells that harvest electricity from sunlight–will outstrip demand in 2009, resulting in a decrease in the cost of polysilicon, say analysts at market researcher iSuppli Corp. in El Segundo Calif.
OLED lighting markets to reach $4.5 billion
GLEN ALLEN, Va.–The market for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lighting will grow to nearly $4.5 billion by 2013 and $5.9 billion by 2015, predict analysts at market researcher NanoMarkets LC in Glen Allen, Va.
Army asks Edmund Optics to enhance aspheric optics for military night-vision applications
BARRINGTON, N.J.- Edmund Optics in Barrington, N.J., will help U.S. Army experts improve manufacturing technology for infrared aspheric optics for night-vision applications under terms of a $2.32 million contract under the Army’s RDT&E, Weapons, and Advanced Technology Program.
Getting more out of today’s pulse/pattern generators
Modern pulse/pattern generators give users a lot of control over the signals they create.
VXS-based embedded computing continues to see niche use in military and aerospace applications
VMEbus Switched Serial (VXS) embedded computer technology continues to see niche applications for small, space-constrained military and aerospace electronics uses–such as deployed image processing and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); but, at the same time, VXS is seeing its growth potential being eclipsed by its more capable cousin known as VPX.
SpaceAge Control introduces angle-of-attack sensor for general-aviation aircraft
SpaceAge Control Inc. in Palmdale, Calif., is introducing the 4239-01 angle of attack (AOA) sensor avionics for commuter aircraft, business jets, and general aviation airplanes.
IMS offers lead-content chip resistors for military and aerospace applications
International Manufacturing Services Inc. (IMS) in Portsmouth, R.I., is introducing lead-content solder-coated chip resistors for military and aerospace applications.
Adlink Technology introduces AMD Geode-based ETX single-board computer
International Manufacturing Services Inc. (IMS) in Portsmouth, R.I., is introducing lead-content solder-coated chip resistors for military and aerospace applications.
Daat Research launches thermal-modeling software for designs that keep circuit boards cool
Daat Research Corp. in Hanover, N.H., is introducing design software for printed circuit boards called CoolitPCB 4.0 that offers thermal modeling options to help engineers design circuit boards with thermal management in mind.
Sigma Space delivers systems for NASA’s first Global Hawk science instrument
NASA scientists required advanced electronics for a research project involving the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Nammo Talley delivers weapon system for U.S. Marine Corps SMAW II
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) officials needed an innovative, integrated weapon system for its Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon II (SMAW II) program.
U.S. Marine base adds Intelli-Check Mobilisa’s Defense ID security
U.S. Marine Corps officials needed an advanced security system to prevent unauthorized entry into the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Quantico in Virginia.
DataPath selected to support U.S. military satellite communications hub in Iraq
Officials at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa, Fla., needed a technology partner to service U.S. military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) equipment fielded in Iraq.
Robins Air Force Base selects DDC-I for AC-130U software support
Personnel at the U.S. Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Center needed to replace older, legacy tools with modern software solutions aboard C130 aircraft.
U.S. Air Force selects Ultralife communications switch subsystem
U.S. Air Force officials required a voice communication system able to accommodate classified and unclassified communiqué.
Lockheed Martin upgrades long-range radars for Romania
Romanian air force officials sought to upgrade their nation’s air-surveillance radars.
LaBarge to provide wiring harnesses for Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) program
Raytheon Company executives required wiring harnesses for its work on the Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) program.
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